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Miya Marcano’s family sues Sheriff’s Office over mishandled investigation
ORLANDO, Florida, USA- Media outlets across Florida and the wider USA are reporting that the parents of Miya Marcano, who was abducted from her UCF-area apartment in Orange County by a maintenance worker and killed two years ago, have filed a lawsuit against the Orange County Sheriff’s Office over failings in its initial investigation into her disappearance.
UPDATE: ‘No evidence’ to support Letty’s conspiracy charge- Julian B. Knowles QC
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- United Kingdom (UK) Attorney at Law Julian B. Knowles QC appeared in the Court of Appeal today July 12, 2017 as the legal representative, along with popular criminal lawyer Patrick Thompson, for Violet ‘Letty’ Hodge, who is appealing the decision of Magistrate Ayanna O. Baptiste-DaBreo.
Violet ‘Letty’ Hodge briefly hospitalised; Back @ HMP
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Horse racing legend and businesswomen Violet ‘Letty’ Hodge was yesterday November 7, 2016 taken to Peebles Hospital after complaining of chest pains.
Controversial Magistrate sends Violet ‘Letty’ Hodge to prison for 6 years
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- In a heavily guarded Road Town Police Station, horse racing legend and businesswomen Mrs Violet 'Letty' Hodge was today September 12, 2016 sentenced to six years in prison and fined $100,000 by controversial Magistrate Ayanna O. Baptiste DaBreo of St Vincent and the Grenadines.
Pari-mutuel betting @ Ellis Thomas Downs can reduce crime- Bishop John I. Cline
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Despite the notion that the Virgin Islands is said to be a Christian society for the most part, the jury seems to be decided in favour of pari-mutuel wagering, as its practical benefits trump convictions of religious beliefs.
‘It was time for him to go’ – 'Act' co-owner Violet ‘Letty’ Hodge
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI - A sporting legend in the Virgin Islands is no more. The great Virgin Islands race horse Actspectation had to be euthanised yesterday morning September 22, 2015 on the advice of a veterinarian, bringing to an end the retired champion horse that had a proud legacy of 19 wins in succession.
VI’s champion race horse Actspectation is dead
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- One of the most successful and celebrated horses in the Virgin Islands, Actspectation has died.
UPDATE: ‘I decide who stays & who goes!’ – Magistrate Tamia N. Richards
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Principal Magistrate Tamia N. Richards went to town on attorney at law Patrick Thompson today July 23, 2015 when she discovered that he was the reason that Violet ‘Letty’ Hodge – found guilty of conspiracy to import narcotics – was absent from her sentencing hearing.
Doughmaker out for at least 3 months
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI – Championship horse owner Violet ‘Letty’ Hodge said history was made in the Virgin Islands when a successful equine surgery was performed on champion horse Doughmaker to remove a bone chip in one of its legs. As a result of the surgery, Doughmaker will be out of action for at least three months.
UPDATE: 'Letty' Hodge moves to HC to appeal guilty verdict
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Word just reaching Virgin Islands News Online is that Violet ‘Letty’ Hodge has moved to the High Court to appeal the recent guilty verdict against her in the Magistrate's Court.